Scott Sinclair was again the scourge of the Steelmen after converting the late spot-kick as the Hoops clung on to their unbeaten run with a draw in Lanarkshire.

Mikael Lustig’s 78th minute own goal looked set to inflict Celtic’s first domestic defeat in 18 months until Sinclair extended their unbeaten run to 66 games with a converted penalty two minutes from time.

Motherwell's Andy Rose berates referee Willie Collum (Image: SNS)

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The Englishman’s late goal was the perfect response after he was mercilessly taunted by the Motherwell fans after being accused of diving to win the penalty that killed off their hopes in Sunday’s Betfred Cup final.

Rose was penalised last night for a foul on McGregor but claimed the champions should never have been awarded the spot kick by referee Collum.

Following another stormy encounter between the sides - set to clash for a third time in a row on Saturday - the Australian said: “It wasn't a penalty. I’ve seen it back. I’ve planted my leg and he’s ran into me and flopped over.

“Clearly he has played for it. He’s gone down, it’s really soft, and it’s happened to us twice in a week now.

“When the referee blew his whistle I was shocked. I really was. He’s got a a tough job but it wasn’t a penalty.

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“With two minutes to go it’s a massive decision. People will have different views but there was no intent to bring him down.

“I planted my leg and he’s gone down. He runs into me and he could easily have stayed on his feet but didn’t and it’s cost us.

“These are the sort of decisions I doubt we’d get at the other end. It’s frustrating. We were tremendous.

“Trevor Carson gave one of the best goalkeeping displays I’ve ever seen live so to only get a point is frustrating.”

Motherwell's Trevor Carson saves from Leigh Griffiths (Image: SNS)

Carson was in inspired form with one outstanding first half save from Kieran Tierney and another just moments before the penalty award.

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson refused to be drawn on the penalty decision and said: “I just want to talk about the game.

“Let’s not talk about the referee. I can’t control them. It was a terrific game of football. I want to talk about how good I thought we were, how much we bridged the gap and how we got about Celtic again.”